Activity

The Longest Walk

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How long of a line can you draw within this activity? Learners pick two points outside and within the map to create the longest line they can. After drawing 10 lines, learners plot the length of each line on a line plot. Then they compare with other learners.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Create a class line plot with each person's longest and shortest lines
Classroom Considerations
  • Provide rulers to each class member
  • Ensure learners stay within the white space of the worksheet when drawing lines
Pros
  • Comes with a teacher guide that is also used as an answer key
  • Reinforces ruler skills
Cons
  • None
Common Core